🔗 Share this article Unbowed Celtic's manager insists he is not worried about being fired however Celtic fans unleash fury following derby defeat. Wilfried Nancy declared he did not fear dismissal, maintaining, “I believe we are very near to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of edging perilously close to the exit with a convincing setback against Rangers. A Second-Half Meltdown Sees Old Firm Defeat Celtic were ahead the visitors at half-time but a disastrous second period allowed Danny Röhl’s team to pull level on points with the defending Scottish Premiership champions. The French coach, who was appointed from Columbus Crew, has now overseen six defeats in his last eight matches. “We are together at the club,” said Nancy. Asked directly about his own future, he responded: “That’s not my focus. My focus is on finding ways to help my team to be good on small moments. Fan Fury Erupts Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – towards the dugout and directors – by protesting at full time. The hierarchy would be most likely to return to the former boss, who enjoyed a successful interim spell previously, if the Frenchman were sacked. “It’s the results [that leads to pressure]. So this is the situation for the moment. But when I say that’s how it is, I am not saying that I am giving up. No. The message is we are really close, really, really close to reverse our form.” Nancy’s Persistent Belief Nancy highlights the fact the side play well for 45 minutes at a time. In fact, if not for wastefulness in front of goal they could have been better than 1-0 up. “The performance had merit aside from the fact that we didn't take a second goal,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective. “The level we had at certain moments was exceptionally high. This is the reality. I could not talk like that if it was different. That is the reason, when it comes to wins, I mentioned we've seen this before. For that reason I said that we are nearly there to things turning around. But for the moment: the fine margins.” “I saw many, many good things that we did, like today again. The issue now comes down to sustaining it. My message would change if I didn't believe it. That’s why I am convinced the team can to get back on track.” Opposition Reaction Stance Danny Röhl played down talk of a title charge despite what appeared to be a statement victory. “One match at a time, and we can gradually build something here,” he said. “The belief in the squad is outstanding.”